Mount Rainier becomes fourth national park to scrap reservation system ahead of peak season

After three of the most visited U.S. national parks recently rolled back their entry requirements for 2026, Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state has joined the list. In recent years, timed entry systems have become increasingly common at popular national parks — an attempt to curb overtourism, preserve park infrastructure and make the visitor experience more enjoyable. Reservations…

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8 European destinations that are better in spring than summer

I’m a Goldilocks kind of traveler, which is to say I’m not a fan of weather that’s too hot or too cold. But spring shoulder season in Europe? I can tell you that’s just right. In fact, for years I’ve planned family vacations, girlfriend getaways and couples trips during Europe’s “shoulder season” of March, April and May, prior to…

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It’s worth double-checking: My credit card’s rental car coverage paid out for damage I thought was excluded

I’ve always felt pretty confident about understanding my credit card benefits. As someone who writes about credit cards for a living, I assumed I had credit card-provided rental car coverage figured out. But a recent trip to Fiji left me deflated after initially discovering a gap in my protection — and I only realized that after I pulled over…

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Airspace closures across Middle East cause flight cancellations after strikes on Iran

Following the U.S. and Israel’s attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, airspace closures throughout the Middle East have led to massive commercial flight disruptions and cancellations. The real-time flight tracking service FlightRadar24 showed airspace closures across the region Saturday, including in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Israel, Kuwait and Bahrain. Airspace closures Feb. 28. FLIGHTRADAR24…

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NH Collection to Debut in Tanzania with Pemba Island Resort

Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor with more than 640 properties in 59 countries, has announced the signing of the NH Collection Pemba Island Resort in Tanzania. Developed in continued partnership with Infinity Developments, the owning entity behind Anantara Zanzibar Resort & Residences—an ultra-luxury project currently under construction—the new signing reinforces a shared commitment to elevating…

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Aven Hospitality Partners with Protect Group to launch Refund Protect to its hotel portfolio

Aven Hospitality (formerly Sabre Hospitality Solutions) and Protect Group today announced the go-live of Refund Protect within the Aven Hospitality Booking Engine, enabling hotels to offer guests the option to upgrade to a refundable stay at checkout. Hotels can now activate and manage Refund Protect through the Protect Group Onboarding Platform, enabling a streamlined, tech-led launch.

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